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While the likes of Edwin McCain and Jackson Crossing are set
to take the stage at Saturday’s Independence Day Festival at Eagles Nest, the
firefighters are the real stars.

Part of the proceeds from the event go to local fire
departments- an important cause to host John Turchin.

Area firefighters are volunteers he says- this
means they drop everything to answer a call. Turchin fears many take it
for granted that they always come when we dial 911.

Last year, part of the $30,000 earned went into the purchase
of Jaws of Life for Banner Elk volunteer fire department. The first day the
equipment arrived at Banner Elk, it was used to rescue a dog, according to
Turchin.

Assistant Fire Chief of Banner Elk, Pete Romanoski said
donations like Turchin’s are vital to the department.

While county and state funds go to operations, extra
is needed to help the departments grow, he said. Come support firefighters- and listen to some great music.
Gates open at 11 a.m. For more information on the festivities, or to purchase
tickets, call 828-898-8645.